Maintenance and care
For perfect rinsing results ...
Cleaning the waste-water pump *
Strainers ...
Check, if
required, clean
Rotate filter
cylinder, remove
filter system ...
rinse under
flowing water ...
Insert ... Screw in filter
system NOTE
MARK!
* With some models
– Ladle out water and remove filters
– Unscrew cover (Torx T20)
– Check area of fan impeller for foreign objects
– Screw in cover and insert filters
Spray arms ...
Remove
blockages/deposits
Pull lower arm
upwards ...
Unscrew upper
arm ...
Clean spray nozzles
under flowing water
(perhaps with
toothpick) ...
Insert lower arm ...
Screw in upper arm
Eliminating minor faults yourself ...
... Self-help pays!
Display in wrong language Language changed Switch off and on the device. Press the
button M/OK repeatedly until the display
shows the language selection. Select
the language using –/+, and store the
selection using M/OK.
Fault Possible Cause
Device does not work/stops Supply fitting not open
Supply hose kinked
Supply fitting jammed or calcified
Open supply fitting.
Lay supply hose without kinks.
1. Unscrew water connection.
2. Clean filter in the water connection.
3. Flow rate must be min. 9 l/min when
the water inlet is open.
If the flow rate is less, replace the
supply fitting.
Remedy
Plastic parts / parts of
dishes discoloured
Too little cleaning product
Discoloration caused by food colourings
(tomato sauce)
Follow manufacturer’s specifications
(detergent).
Discoloration is quite safe; fades after
subsequent rinse cycles.
Residual water in the device
Programme does not start,
does not run on
Waste-water pump blocked
Programme has not been started
Door was opened before end of
programme
Clean waste-water pump (see above)
If necessary, start programmes.
Close the door. Wait for programme stop
(buzzer sounding 5 times).
Fault Possible Cause Remedy
Stains and streaks
Milky residues on dishes
(can be removed)
Cutlery rusty
Rinse aid dosage too high / too low
Glasses not dishwasher-proof.
Cutlery not rust-proof
Hard knife blades are more susceptible
Extraneous rust
Streaks: Reduce dosage.
Water or limescale stains:
Increase dosage.
Use dishwasher-proof glasses.
Use glass-friendly cleaning products.
Use dishwasher-proof cutlery.
Never wash rusting parts in the
appliance.
Further advice can be found in the instruction manual
Milky film, glasses cloudy /
dull (cannot be removed)
Water softening system incorrectly set;
no special salt
Set water softening system correctly.
Refill with special salt.
Dishes not clean
Sand or grainy residues
on dishes
Utensils are situated too close to each
other or on top of each other
Too little cleaning product
Unsuitable programme selected
Spray nozzles blocked
Filters dirty, not installed securely
Spray arms blocked
Spread out the utensils, avoid contact
between the utensils.
Follow manufacturer’s specifications
(detergent).
Select more intensive programme.
Clean spray arms (see above).
Clean the strainers (see above).
Arrange the utensils so that the spray
arms can rotate freely.
Interrupting the programme ... Terminating the programme ...
Arranging utensils correctly ...
– Open the door.
– To continue the programme, close the door.
– Open the door and press the “Terminate programme” button.
– Close the door and wait until the buzzer is emitted 5 times.
– Restart the programme or switch off the appliance.
Arrange dishwasher-proof utensils (having removed any ash, wax, grease or ink. Coarsely remove
sticky labels, large remnants of jam, milk products or food) according to the operating instructions
and check that the spray arms can rotate freely.